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Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Decatur and Cerro Gordo, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Mary Baker
Oct 4, 2017
Mary M. Baker, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.Eastern Star services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 10:00 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be 12:00 p.m. at Ritchie Cemetery in...
Brenda Haenig
Oct 4, 2017
Brenda K. Haenig, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, October 7, at Second Church of God, 2670 E. Division St, Decatur. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday, October 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in East...
Bette Fisher
Oct 3, 2017
Bette Helene Fisher passed away on 10-03-17 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Bette was born 07-25-39 to John C and Bernice Robinson.Bette is survived by her children: David (Kay), Rockton, IL, Cindy Stettner, Decatur, Scott, Decatur, Carol Burger, Decatur, and Mark (Beth), Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren: Amy, Steven, Mary and Allison Fisher, Rockton, IL, Anna and Joe Stettner, Decatur, John and Jennifer Fisher,...
Reba Brown
Oct 3, 2017
Reba P. Brown, 97, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield, IL.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 14, at Sharon United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Private family inurnment will be held. Memorials may be given to...
Frank March
Oct 3, 2017
Frank Lee March, 77, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield.There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewis Memorial Christian Village or St. John’s Hospice at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.Frank was born September 11, 1940 in Decatur, IL, son of...
Gerald Helm
Sep 30, 2017
Gerald Warren Helm, 74 of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro, ILA memorial service to honor and celebrate Warren’s life will be held at 12 p.m on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Brethren Church in Cerro Gordo, IL. The family will receive friends...
Carolyn Albro
Sep 25, 2017
Carolyn E. Albro, 71, of Cerro Gordo, peacefully entered heaven Monday, September 25, 2017. She was surrounded by her family and the prayers of many loved ones.Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Wednesday, September 27 at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery....
Delmar Davis
Sep 24, 2017
Delmar Dean Davis, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Delmar was born April...
Roy Isaacs
Sep 24, 2017
Roy D. Isaacs, 70, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at McKinley Court Care Center, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 30, 2017, at First Lutheran Church, Decatur, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Carolyn Workman
Sep 23, 2017
Carolyn Louise Workman, 79, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 28, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Decatur, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, September 27, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu...
Beverly Kraus
Sep 20, 2017
Beverly A. Kraus, 82, of Decatur, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 25, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-7 P.M. Sunday, September 24, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois or Central Christian...
Phyllis Lotz
Sep 14, 2017
Phyllis J. Lotz, 86, of Decatur, IL passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:00am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Decatur. Visitations will be held 6-8 P.M. Monday, September 18, 2017 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to...
Donald Jack
Sep 12, 2017
Donald Eugene Jack, 71, of Minooka and formerly of Decatur and Sullivan, died Tuesday, September 12, with family by his side after complications from surgery. He was born on March 15, 1946 in Mattoon to Vernon Eugene Jack and Evelyn Madge McElravy. He married Janice F. Mintel on June 12, 1976. He was preceded in death by his father and...
Minnie Poll
Sep 12, 2017
Minnie Louise Poll, 97, of Monticello, passed away September 12, 2017 at Piatt County Nursing Home.Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 16th at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur IL. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Church or Piatt County Nursing...
Jon Baxter
Sep 11, 2017
Jon Clark Baxter died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Decatur, on Monday, September 11, 2017.Jon was born in Goshen, IN on May 3, 1940 to Dr. Edgar and Mrs. Neola Baxter. He graduated from Goshen High School in 1958, then went on to attend Indiana University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history in...
Jeffrey Taylor
Sep 11, 2017
Jeffrey L. “Chip” Taylor, 59, walked into the open arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, September 11, 2017.Jeff was born May 25, 1959, in Decatur, IL, to Jim and Nancy Taylor. He graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School and lived a life well spent, having never met a stranger. He settled in Covington, WA. His career included Pac-Car,...
Alvena Smith
Sep 10, 2017
Alvena Joy Smith, 96, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Heisinger Bluffs. She was born in Mason City, Illinois on June 14, 1921, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Elsie Mae (Woods) Marshall, Sr. On June 12, 1953, Alvena was married to George Logan Smith in Decatur, Illinois He passed away October 15, 1991. Alvena...
James Blocher
Sep 10, 2017
James M. Blocher, D.D.S., 59, of Decatur, died Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 P.M. Wednesday, September 13, and one hour prior from 9-10 A.M. Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be...
Michael Gross
Sep 2, 2017
Michael L. Gross, 73, of Cerro Gordo passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Decatur Memorial HospitalFuneral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 6 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 5 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Mike’s honor...
Harriett Salzman
Sep 1, 2017
Mrs. Harriett Gale Salzman (Brown), 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away from natural causes at midnight on September 1, 2017 at her current residence at Bickford Cottage.The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church, 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521. A time of remembering with family members will begin...
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